In an effort not to let the scandal that’s been plaguing his government for months die, Justin Trudeau has threatened the Official Opposition Leader Andrew Scheer with a libel lawsuit. Meanwhile, ousted Liberal MP Jane Philpott accused the Prime Minister of violating the Reform Act.

Then, we interview the four panellists of an SFU Public Square and BC Civil Discourse Society debate on whether social media is destroying democracy. Look for the full audio from that debate on this feed early next week.

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Links

Segment 1: You can’t criticize SNC

* Trudeau threatens to sue Scheer* Philpott claims violation of Reform Act* Erin Weir says me too* Speaker rules against Philpott* Philpott’s riding association exec resign* “Diversity only works if there is trust”

Segment 2: Social media is badat 18m36s

* @David_Moscrop * @ColinBennett0 * @nasma_ahmed * @FrancescaFionda

Quick takesat 36m23s

* Daveberta podcast* CBC Alberta poll tracker* First chapter of second German report out

https://www.facebook.com/BowinnMa/posts/2412962335660133

* Trevor Bolin picked as new BC Conservative leader* BC requires schools offer period products* Lady at the Ledge podcast from Bhinder Sajan* Budget changes asylum rules* Government gives money to Loblaws